{"id":33868,"date":"2026-09-04T05:36:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T05:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33868"},"modified":"2026-09-04T05:36:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T05:36:22","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-4-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33868","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 4 September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

PUNCH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

US sanctions deepen Iran crisis as oil nears $100<\/p>\n

NECO question papers were sold for N3,000 before exams Minister<\/p>\n

Nine killed during Oyo kidnap victims rescue operation DSS DG<\/p>\n

Tinubu committed to completing Ogoni cleanup FG<\/p>\n

Igboho vows sustained war against SWest criminals<\/p>\n

Bandits threaten to takeover Sokoto community, demand N40m levy<\/p>\n

Money-driven politics threatens Nigerias democracy, says Balarabe-Musa<\/p>\n

Navy resolves Gombe cottage hospital water shortage problems<\/p>\n

Stakeholders seek investment boost for Africas gold, gemstones<\/p>\n

Gombe varsity approves 65% salary increase for staff<\/p>\n

UNICEF urges improved staffing, maintenance of Katsina PHCs<\/p>\n

Katsina urges robust investment in fibre optic infrastructure<\/p>\n

Northern Christian groups not in rivalry with CAN Leaders<\/p>\n

Niger police arrest 12 suspects for murder, kidnapping<\/p>\n

THISDAY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Report: Agriculture, Manufacturing Lead in Output Expansion as Price Inflation Ticks Higher<\/p>\n

Experts: Nigerian Airlines Can Generate $1bn Annually from Developed West\/Central African Destinations<\/p>\n

Nigeria Emerges Global Fertility Destination As Intended Parents Choose IVF, Surrogacy at Home<\/p>\n

Defence Minister Declares Victory in Fight Against Terrorism and Violent Extremism<\/p>\n

Alausa Disputes 15 Million Out-of-School Children Data, Pegs Figure at Around 7m<\/p>\n

GDP Report: MAN Raises Concern Over Widening Disconnect Between Macroeconomic Figures, Real-sector Vitality<\/p>\n

NDPHC Decries N300bn Stranded Capacity Loss, N400bn NBET Debt<\/p>\n

Dangote: Refinerys Initial Public Offer Set in 10 Days<\/p>\n

2027: ADC Demands INEC Explanation on Redeployment of Rivers Electoral Officers<\/p>\n

FG: Parents, Teachers Aiding Examination Malpractice ll Face Consequences<\/p>\n

PFIPC: Allow Adeniyi Adeyemi Access to His Lawyers, Court Orders IGP, AGF<\/p>\n

37 Feared Dead in Rivers Pipeline Incident, Several Others Missing<\/p>\n

FG Unveils Nigeria First National Land Transport Policy<\/p>\n

VANGUARD\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

GDP growth data masking deep industrial, security crises MAN<\/p>\n

Trumps White House releases deportation video games<\/p>\n

20m children sexually exploited online, says UNICEF<\/p>\n

Police confiscate fake 8,900 in Ibadan, arrest 6<\/p>\n

5 killed as multiple vehicles crash on Enugu-Onitsha Expressway<\/p>\n

Govs shouldnt give motorcycles as palliatives, terrorists use them Defence Minister<\/p>\n

Iran war is not a war, says US VP Vance<\/p>\n

NECO exam questions sold for N3,000 before papers Alausa<\/p>\n

ICPC sacks security officer over unauthorised access granted El-Rufais wife<\/p>\n

Nigeria, IEA pact justifies Tinubus policy choices Shettima<\/p>\n

2027: Nobodyll intimidate us again, Obi assures supporters<\/p>\n

Adamawa 2027: APC gov candidate not good politician, nobody knows him Senator Abbo<\/p>\n

2027: Our votes must count; weve had enough of this nonsense Peter Obi<\/p>\n

2027: They want to stop Atiku because he wants to make life better Okonkwo<\/p>\n

2027: We wont boycott polls despite INECs provocation ADC<\/p>\n

Naira rises, now N1,405\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

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LEADERSHIP\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

2 Killed In Fresh Attacks On Plateau Communities
\n<\/strong>Fubara Signs 2026 Appropriation Bill into Law<\/p>\n

N41.8trn OMO Maturities Put Pressure On Liquidity, Drive N36.6trn Investments<\/p>\n

Uber Exit: Ride-hailing Drivers Fear More Exits Over High Commissions, Rising Costs<\/p>\n

ICC Dismisses Case Filed By Unknown Petitioner Against Nigeria<\/p>\n

Terrorist Attacks Declining, Security Forces Gaining Ground \u2013 Defence Minister<\/p>\n

Security Alert: Be Vigilant, NSA Urges Nigerians<\/p>\n

Police Launch Probe Into Death Of 37 Suspected Oil Thieves In Rivers<\/p>\n

Motorcycles Given As Palliatives End Up With Terrorists \u2013 Defence Minister<\/p>\n

FG Unveils Plastic Waste Regulations, Mandates Producers To Take Responsibility<\/p>\n

Wike-Backed PDP demands apology From Arise TV Presenter Rufai Oseni Over Remark On Presidential Candidate<\/p>\n

Information Minister Tasks Journalists On Accuracy, Says Technology Cannot Replace Truth<\/p>\n

PFIPC Scandal: Court Grants Alleged \u2018Fake\u2019 DG Access To Lawyers, Denies Bail<\/p>\n

FG To Take Nigerian Universities Off National Grid<\/p>\n

Captive Solar Energy to Free Varsity Funds For Faculties, Equipment\u2014Minister<\/p>\n

Tinubu\u2019s FBI Report Campaign Targeted At Our Collective Image Abroad \u2014 Reps Deputy
\nIndorama Commences Probe Into Deaths Of 37 Suspected Oil Thieves In Rivers<\/p>\n

Settle Outstanding Debts To Boost Electricity Market Liquidity, Reps Task DisCos<\/p>\n

IPOB Disowns Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Warns Media Against Calling Him Kanu\u2019s Lawyer<\/p>\n

Create Conducive Atmosphere For Oil, Gas Investors, TUC Charges FG<\/p>\n

Customs Crackdown On Smugglers, Intercepts N3.95bn Illicit Drugs, Pharmaceuticals<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>DAILY TRUST \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

2027: Im ready to die protecting my vote Obi<\/p>\n

Grant phantom council DG access to lawyers, Court orders IGP, AGF<\/p>\n

Exam malpractice: Leaked NECO questions sold for N3,000 Alausa<\/p>\n

Sokoto: Police inspector slumps, dies after fitness exercise<\/p>\n

Two vigilantes killed in fresh Plateau attack<\/p>\n

Fubara signs N1.85trn 2026 Budget, thanks Wike<\/p>\n

PFIPC: Court rejects Adeniyi Adeyemis bail application<\/p>\n

Atiku: IPMAN has put Tinubus subsidy argument into shame<\/p>\n

Emir of Gumel dies in Egypt<\/p>\n

Suspected Crude oil thieves choke to death in Rivers<\/p>\n

Osun poll: Tinubu has proved ruling party can lose, says Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu: States Have Had It So Good With Subsidy Removal<\/p>\n

Uber unveils robotaxi in London less than 24 hours after exiting nigeria<\/p>\n

Ex-Benue councillor remanded for allegedly pushing woman into fire<\/p>\n

Why Selling a $100 Apple Gift Card Is Better Than Redeeming It<\/p>\n

Ebonyi LG Chair threatens opposition after Govs charge<\/p>\n

Gov Eno: I Made N10m Monthly From Akara, Bread Business<\/p>\n

Weve seized 676 guns, over 330, 000 ammunition DG DSS<\/p>\n

NNPCL reports drop in oil production in July<\/p>\n

SEC proposes N3bn capital for forex brokers, N5bn for trading platforms<\/p>\n

Ogoni oil restart to boost Nigerias output by .5mbpd MOSOP<\/p>\n

NSIA saves Nigeria $200m from medical tourism MD<\/p>\n

25 MDAs, varsities, others flagged in N1.34trn audit lapses<\/p>\n

AUTHORITY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

FG tightens examination rules as Alausa warns parents, schools against malpractice<\/p>\n

FG seeks integrated transport network to drive Nigerias economy<\/p>\n

NTCA Flags Health Risks in Tobacco Amendment Bill, Calls for Legislative Review<\/p>\n

BAVCCA to drag procurement corruption before EFCC, confers award on BPP DG<\/p>\n

Tinubus FBI Report Campaign By Opposition Targeted At Our Collective Image Abroad Reps Deputy Spokesperson<\/p>\n

NSCDC CG Audi Commiserates With NUJ FCT Over Passing of Former Chairman Osadebamwen<\/p>\n

APC realignment: City Boy Movement appoints Balami to executive board<\/p>\n

NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n

2027: Therell Be Free, Fair Elections, Obi Tells Rivers NDC Supporters<\/p>\n

ICC Dismisses Case Filed By Unknown Petitioner Against Nigeria<\/p>\n

Dangote: FGs Economic Reforms Driving Nigerias Economic Recovery, Restoring Investors Confidence<\/p>\n

NACCIMA Urges Nigerian Investors To Tap Into $7trn Global Halal Economy<\/p>\n

NIMASA Urges Staff To Sustain Achievements, Growth In Maritime<\/p>\n

Aliko Dangote Foundation Social Footprints Impactful-MAN, Others<\/p>\n

FG Orders Transfer Of Inland Dry Ports To NPA<\/p>\n

Customs Seizes N3.95bn Narcotics, Pharmaceutical Products From Smugglers<\/p>\n

AeroWest Summit: Obasanjo Canvasses Good Governance To Unlock Africas Tourism, Aviation Potential<\/p>\n

FTSE Russell Adds 10 Nigerian Stocks To Frontier Index Series JoinDiaspora Networks<\/p>\n

2027 Elections May Not Be Free, Fair Falana<\/p>\n

Rivers: 41 Suspected Oil Thieves Die After Inhaling Toxic Petroleum Product<\/p>\n

Osun Assembly passes University Amendment Bill<\/p>\n

FG: Our Defence Posture Must Respond To Changing Threats, Leverage Tech<\/p>\n

2027: Bauchi APC Crisis Deepens As Ex-Deputy Governor, Aspirants Quit Party<\/p>\n

AeroWest Summit: Obasanjo Canvasses Good Governance To Unlock Africas Tourism, Aviation Potential<\/p>\n

BLUEPRINT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Wike vows strict enforcement of Abuja master plan, to investigate Airport road, Lokogoma flooding<\/p>\n

2027 elections: No politician is a Messiah, CAN warns supporters<\/p>\n

2026 Osun election: Panel begins review of over 300 violence claims, promises fairness<\/p>\n

5 family members bodies recovered from Ilorin collapsed building buried in Muslim cementary<\/p>\n

Emir of Kano partners Afrinvest, commissions digital library<\/p>\n

Kenyan president orders shutdown of foreign-owned small businesses<\/p>\n

Ivorian football shines as top talents seal major moves across Europe<\/p>\n

Education minister warns parents, teachers, proprietors, students against examination malpractice<\/p>\n

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